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IKEA will open a new store on Oxford Street, London, on May 1, 2025, after extensive renovations of the Grade II listed building at 214 Oxford Street. Spanning three floors, the store will showcase curated shops designed by Londoners, IKEA's iconic showroom, a Swedish Deli, and a unique Live Studio for exhibitions and interactive experiences. This opening is part of IKEA's strategy to enhance its city center presence, revitalizing Oxford Street amidst plans for pedestrianization...

A man was injured in a machete attack in Barcelona’s Old Town around 7pm local time, with footage showing an attacker in black running through narrow streets wielding the weapon. The suspect pursued a man in white trousers, who later discarded a plastic bag, while pedestrians reacted with a mix of nonchalance and panic. Police confirmed the victim suffered non-serious head injuries, and a man was arrested nearby, though his identity and charges remain undisclosed....

Summary Police are seeking public assistance in locating 14-year-old Hanna Balcer, who has been missing since April 24 after she was last seen at New Barnet train station. Described as approximately 5ft 5ins with brown hair, she was wearing a dark tracksuit and carrying a black rucksack, and may be traveling across London, with links to Barnet, Shepherd’s Bush, and Ladbroke Grove. Her mother, Izabela, has expressed the family's distress and urged anyone with information...

President Donald Trump humorously expressed his desire to become the next pope while speaking to reporters outside the White House following the death of Pope Francis. He mentioned he has no specific preferences for the new pontiff but highlighted Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York as a notable candidate. Trump, en route to a rally celebrating his first 100 days back in office, was seen wearing a 'Gulf of America' MAGA hat and boarded Air...

Explosion at Fire Station Injures Six, Including Children Six individuals, including five children aged 8 to 10, were injured in an explosion at a fire department in Grębynice, Poland, during training exercises. The explosion of a glass container occurred around 7 PM, resulting in minor injuries for all victims, with one child suffering eye injuries. The cause of the explosion remains unclear, and approximately 30 firefighters were present at the scene as rescue operations were...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Amazon for its reported plan to display the cost of President Trump's tariffs alongside products, labeling it a "hostile and political act." Leavitt questioned why Amazon did not take similar actions during the Biden administration's inflation spike and accused the company of partnering with a Chinese propaganda arm. An Amazon spokesperson clarified that showing tariff costs was only considered for its budget section,...